Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! Recipe
This Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Packed with crunch and vibrant colors, it’s a delightful salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
Salad:
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai, Quinoa, Salad, Healthy, Crunchy
